Microswitch Lid Check WP207166 Whirlpool Washing Machine

$47.25

The Whirlpool lid check switch is an OEM replacement part responsible for monitoring the status of the lid on a top-load washer. It serves as a safety feature to ensure that the washer only operates when the lid is securely closed.

Located under the cabinet top, typically near the lid hinge or latch mechanism, this switch prevents the washer from running if the lid is open or not properly engaged. When the lid is closed, the switch signals to the washer’s control system that it is safe to begin the washing cycle.

This part fixes the following symptoms